Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

At Tucson’s Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, one of the best things is its view—anywhere you stand on the grounds you get a long, clear look beyond the sweeping golf course off to the valley below.

With a fabulous restaurant, a top-notch spa, tennis courts, hiking trails and one of the most scenic golf courses in the Southwest, it’s no wonder this world-renowned hotel and spa ($345-$495 depending on the season) was rated number 31 of the top 100 golf resorts in the nation by Conde Naste Magazine. The Ventana Canyon Resort also has a popular star-gazing program and a desert setting you won’t soon forget.

Ventana Canyon has received special mention and recognition for a few different distinctions by national magazine or organization such as a Top Ten hotel for nature lovers, one of the best golf resorts in Arizona, the Four Diamond award from AAA, a Conde Naste top 100 resort, and a couple of other things like best brunch in Tucson.

The resort is nestled at the base of the Catalina Mountains in the foothills surrounding Tucson, but yet close enough to town that getting around the city will not be a problem. Although dining is fantastic at the Flying V Bar and Grill, there are many other restaurants a short drive from the resort.